Description
Ultimate Baker UltraGel Red Powder - Color with Passion. Made by Nature.
Vibrant Natural Red Gel Color for Baking, Decorating, and Culinary Art
Bring intense, naturally vibrant color to your culinary creations with Ultimate Baker UltraGel Powder Red—a clean-label powdered gel color formulated from premium, plant-based ingredients. Designed for professionals and passionate home bakers alike, this richly pigmented red powder rehydrates into a smooth gel for precise, mess-free application in frostings, batters, glazes, and more. Say goodbye to synthetic dyes and hello to bold, naturally derived color that performs beautifully across baking and decorating projects.
Clean-Label Red Gel Food Color
Plant-Based, Non-GMO, and Free from Artificial Dyes or Preservatives
Made without artificial colors or additives, UltraGel Powder Red offers an ethical and allergen-friendly alternative to traditional synthetic food colorants. Crafted with natural fruit and vegetable extracts, this powder delivers a bold scarlet hue without compromising ingredient integrity—perfect for clean-label baking, vegan recipes, or sensitive diets.
Versatile Powder-Gel Hybrid for Any Application
Customizable for Cakes, Icing, Royal Frosting, Glazes, and Macarons
Just add a few drops of water to turn the dry powder into a concentrated red gel that blends easily into any medium. It's ideal for tinting fondant, buttercream, whipped toppings, piping gels, and even beverages. Its stability and vibrancy hold up in high-fat and high-sugar environments, making it a top choice for both delicate pastries and bold dessert designs.
Instructions for Use
Easy Activation for Bold Color Control
To prepare, mix ½ teaspoon of UltraGel Powder Red with 1–2 teaspoons of warm water to form a thick, smooth gel. Allow it to sit for 3–5 minutes before adding to your recipe. Adjust quantity for desired intensity—start small and build up for deeper reds or pinks.
Best Uses for Natural Red Food Coloring
Perfect for Valentine’s Bakes, Holiday Cookies, Red Velvet Cakes, and Festive Frostings
UltraGel Powder Red shines in everyday and seasonal baking alike. Use it to craft romantic cake layers, candy cane swirls, bold berry glazes, or themed cookies and cupcakes. It’s an ideal addition to buttercream roses, red ombré designs, and fruit-forward desserts where color and purity both matter.
Recipe Feature: Ruby Raspberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Elegant, Naturally Tinted Frosting with Bold Berry Color
Ingredients:
- 5 egg whites
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup raspberry puree (strained)
- ¾ tsp Ultimate Baker UltraGel Powder Red (hydrated)
Instructions:
- Whisk egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until mixture reaches 160°F. Remove and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Add softened butter gradually, beating until creamy. Fold in raspberry puree and hydrated UltraGel Powder Red for a vivid pink-red hue.
- Use to pipe cupcakes, frost cakes, or fill sandwich cookies.
Additional Details
- SKU:
- UB-BE-GEL-RD-4
- Weight:
- 0.10 LBS
- Ingredients:
- Fruit Juice, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid. Please see labels for more information.